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The scenery on the walk out to the point is fabulous. The walking is not trivial so go equipped. There are no facilities. I understand there is sometimes a drink van at the start but it was so windy on the day of our visit...More

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I was not expecting this hike to be so stunning and beautiful The terrain is very different than a levada or mountain hike. As with any hike be prepared with water, food and changing weather conditions. Yup no potties so be prepared for that too....More

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There is a large parking lot but no washrooms. The trailhead is easy to spot behind the sign. The walk is quite desolate. There are no trees but lots of wildflowers. We walked halfway to Esperito which is quite a climb. The stairs are good...More

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Ok....to begin there is plenty of free parking spaces so you will not have a problem finding a place.
Its easy to get to since its in the east coast and once you past Canical its mainly flat and all you have to do is...More

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It was much better than expected. We came on a super windy day so the walking was harder than usual. At the beginning, it looked like Scotland :) but it changed later on. I was absolutely stunned by the lava path you can see on...More

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Firstly do not consider if it is wet or windy because it will be even windier on the headland where there is no shelter (not even a bus shelter at the start point). The 113 green SAM bus will get you there but it leaves...More

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A good sticky/grippy sole is the most important thing here- some of the descents are slippery because of loose sand and pebbles. I wore low cut, light weight, water friendly Merrells with a vibram sole for all the hikes we... More

A good sticky/grippy sole is the most important thing here- some of the descents are slippery because of loose sand and pebbles. I wore low cut, light weight, water friendly Merrells with a vibram sole for all the hikes we did, including Pico Areiro-Ruivo. I did fine.

Hi, I am afraid, this is going to be a very tough walk for your father and I would not recommend it. The pathway is very rocky and it may be a real challenge for the ankles and the knees. No shade at all until you reach Casa... More

Hi, I am afraid, this is going to be a very tough walk for your father and I would not recommend it. The pathway is very rocky and it may be a real challenge for the ankles and the knees. No shade at all until you reach Casa do Sardinhas after 3.5 km, no cafe and no facilities like toilets. Just a van selling cold beverages, ice creams and crisps on the parking lot.
Some walks along levadas may definitely be a better alternative.